Mum hits the big time with enviro-friendly nappies

IPSWICH mum Jordan McGregor's efforts to create environmentally friendly cloth nappies has earned her a nomination for the Queensland Young Achiever Awards.

Made using organic hemp and bamboo inserts so they are durable and washable, Mrs McGregor's products have the potential to save parents thousands of dollars per baby - and the earth thousands of nappies in landfills.

The business has generated $75,000 in revenue in its first seven months of operation, prompting international investors to request partnerships with Bare and Boho, her company.

Perhaps more importantly, Mrs McGregor hopes her recent nomination for the Young Achiever Awards will encourage other young mums to put their ideas into action.

"It is great exposure for the business, but even more importantly, I hope this recognition will encourage other mums to put their ideas into action," she said.

"It's great to be part of a growing community of mums that want to design products that help other families"

The idea behind Bare and Boho came after the birth of her son.

"He's two-and-a-half now," she said.

Mrs McGregor wanted to use nappies that would be kind to her baby, the environment and her purse.

When she searched at supermarkets and online, the products she found did not fulfil her criteria, so she designed some herself.